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Indian start-up to launch space tourism
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Indian start-up to launch space tourism

Mumbai-based Space Aura has begun building a space capsule that measures 10 feet by 8 feet, able to carry six tourists and a pilot into space.

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November 2022
Chandrayaan-2 finds sodium on moon
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Chandrayaan-2 finds sodium on moon

Indian Space Research Organisation’s Chandrayaan-2 mission has received huge success.

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November 2022
NGLV to replace all existing launch vehicles
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NGLV to replace all existing launch vehicles

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV), which will one day replace operational systems like the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), ISRO Chairman S Somanath has said.

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November 2022
GSLV Mark-3 launches 36 satellites
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GSLV Mark-3 launches 36 satellites

India’s heaviest rocket- GSLV Mark-3 (LVM-3) injected 36 broadband satellites of a UK-based customer into precise orbits on October 22, successfully completing a complex mission of many firsts that bolsters ISRO’s reputation as a serious player in the commercial satellite market.

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November 2022
Indian start-ups to launch sat constellations
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Indian start-ups to launch sat constellations

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Science and Technology, MoS PMO, Space and Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh has said that Indian start-ups will soon launch Space satellites as well as satellite constellations and try their rockets.

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November 2022
FLIGHTGLOBAL GOODBYE FIFTH-GEN SIXTH-GEN FIGHTERS COME TO THE FOLD!
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FLIGHTGLOBAL GOODBYE FIFTH-GEN SIXTH-GEN FIGHTERS COME TO THE FOLD!

GIRISH LINGANNA enumerates the works on the future fighter aircrafts that are taking place in different countries

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November 2022
GEOPOLITICS OF DEFENCE TRADE
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GEOPOLITICS OF DEFENCE TRADE

At trend that t the start of the 20th century, geopolitics emerged as a multidisciplinary combined political, strategic, geopolitical, historical and economic developments

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November 2022
PAKISTAN'S ILL-CHOSEN POLITICS
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PAKISTAN'S ILL-CHOSEN POLITICS

VAISHALI BASU SHARMA analyses populist politics, civilmilitary relations and economic distress in Pakistan

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November 2022
TOWARDS AN INDIGENOUS MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL BASE
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TOWARDS AN INDIGENOUS MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL BASE

The rush of reforms in the defence private sector has grabbed headlines with Tata, Adani, Mahindra and others developing mega projects like the C295 MW military transport aircraft to battle tanks. The real action is in smaller companies.

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November 2022
CHALLENGES BEFORE HAL'S EXPORT POTENTIAL
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CHALLENGES BEFORE HAL'S EXPORT POTENTIAL

Despite the sad history of helicopters it has made and the allegations of corruption involving some of its former officials, who are now under the radar of the investigating agencies, SHREYA MUNDHRA writes how the present leadership of the HAL is optimistic of its products finding markets abroad

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November 2022
AGNI-PRIME IS READY TO BE INDUCTED
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AGNI-PRIME IS READY TO BE INDUCTED

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the new-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile- Agni-P (Agni-Prime) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island on October 21.

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November 2022
SETTING THE STANDARDS HIGHER
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SETTING THE STANDARDS HIGHER

AMIT COWSHISH argues why an overarching agency like the proposed Defence Capability Acquisition Organisation is required at the earliest to coordinate indigenisation efforts, ensure deeper involvement of the private sector, develop nimble procedures, provide generous funding, and engage with other scientific institutions, innovators, foreign entities, and the academia

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October 2022
INDIGENISATION OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES
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INDIGENISATION OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Unless India develops its own aero-engines as an urgent strategic imperative, there cannot be any true self-reliance in defence, explains GIRISH LINGANNA

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October 2022
THE ROTARY-WING PUNCH
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THE ROTARY-WING PUNCH

With tactical-level challenges looming in India’s neighbourhood, it is high time for the Indian armed forces to rapidly brush up rotorcraft capabilities, writes AMARTYA SINHA

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October 2022
"THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO FORM A DEDICATED STRATEGY"
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"THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO FORM A DEDICATED STRATEGY"

Continued involvement of the government through ISRO and the private sector with their agility, should build up capabilities for overseas markets in building satellites, launches, and ground segment equipment, which will help to raise the year-on-year growth rate significantly, says ANIL PRAKASH, Director General, SIA-India, in this interview with GEOPOLITICS.

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October 2022
“GA-ASI IS WELL INVESTED IN EXPANDING INTO THE INDIAN UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS SPACE”
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“GA-ASI IS WELL INVESTED IN EXPANDING INTO THE INDIAN UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS SPACE”

We feel that the time is ripe for global UAS companies to participate in India’s vision plan for UAS, says DR. VIVEK LALL, Chief Executive, General Atomics Global Corporation, in this conversation with Geopotitics

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October 2022
“RAFAEL WAS A PIONEER IN ESTABLISHING A 49 PERCENT FDI JV IN INDIA"
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“RAFAEL WAS A PIONEER IN ESTABLISHING A 49 PERCENT FDI JV IN INDIA"

By creating an ecosystem of over 100 local manufacturers, most of them MSMEs, we have successfully transferred production capabilities and know-how to our partners, says Brig. Gen. Ret.) ARIEL KARO, Executive Vice President for Marketing Business Development, Rafael, in this conversation with Geopotitics.

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October 2022
A VERY CLOSE RACE
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A VERY CLOSE RACE

Will Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet combat aircraft outshine Dassault Aviation's Rafale arine jet as the Indian Navy's deck-based fighter? ARITRA BANERJEE asks experts for an answer

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October 2022
GLOBALISING ARMS PRODUCTION
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GLOBALISING ARMS PRODUCTION

Arguing why Indian arms production needs to move beyond "Make in India" to "Make Indian in a global environment", AMIT GUPTA suggests that a beginning can be made with an Indo-Russian partnership in Central Asia

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October 2022
HAL'S JOURNEY TO GLOBAL PROMINENCE
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HAL'S JOURNEY TO GLOBAL PROMINENCE

With nearly eight decades of experience, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has now its plate full with orders. But there is still a mismatch between its ambition and ability, writes

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October 2022
"WE FORESEE INDIA AS NOT JUST A CUSTOMER, BUT ALSO AS A PROMISING PARTNER IN THE APAC REGION"
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"WE FORESEE INDIA AS NOT JUST A CUSTOMER, BUT ALSO AS A PROMISING PARTNER IN THE APAC REGION"

Although Embraer has substantial offerings to India in diverse fields like Defense, Aerospace, Civil Aviation, & Space, etc., particularly in the field of Defense and Aerospace/Aviation, Embraer can help India achieve global exporter status and a critical supplier in the global supply chain, thus also attain its goal of becoming self-reliant, says JACKSON SCHNEIDER, President & CEO, Embraer Defense & Security, in this conversation with GEOPOLITICS.

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October 2022
TRANSFORMATIVE CHALLENGES
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TRANSFORMATIVE CHALLENGES

The Indian Air Force needs to maintain its technological edge over adversaries, as aerial warfare enters an age of transformation and the service itself struggles to maintain its sanctioned combat strength. A report.

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October 2022
“OUR SOURCING FROM INDIA STANDS AT 1 BILLION A YEAR FROM 300+ SUPPLIERS WHO ARE PART OF THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN"
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“OUR SOURCING FROM INDIA STANDS AT 1 BILLION A YEAR FROM 300+ SUPPLIERS WHO ARE PART OF THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN"

There are several examples where our Indian partners are global suppliers of critical parts on Boeing’s defence airplanes. We are developing MSMEs in support of our commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat. In fact, 25 percent of our suppliers from India are MSMEs, shares, SALIL GUPTE, President, Boeing India, in this interaction with Geopotitics

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October 2022
MAKING MOST OUT OF DEFEXPO-2022
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MAKING MOST OUT OF DEFEXPO-2022

In order to derive the maximum benefit from the forthcoming exhibition, the Ministry of Defence should listen more than they speak at the event, argues AMIT COWSHISH

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October 2022
RANSFORMING SEAMLESSLY FROM AIR-RELATED" TO “SPACE- RELATED“
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RANSFORMING SEAMLESSLY FROM AIR-RELATED" TO “SPACE- RELATED“

Indian Air Force is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and examining the lessons arising out of the conflict.

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October 2022
DOES INDIA’S NEW CDS HAVE CEREMONIAL OR SUBSTANTIAL POWER?
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DOES INDIA’S NEW CDS HAVE CEREMONIAL OR SUBSTANTIAL POWER?

As the head of the Department of Military Affairs, the CDS also has to facilitate the h restructuring of military commands for an optimal utilisation of resources. This would be achieved by bringing about jointness in operations, writes Prakash Nanda.

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October 2022
Ramco Systems’ US subsidiary opens new offices
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Ramco Systems’ US subsidiary opens new offices

Global aviation software provider Ramco Systems Corporation, USA (RSC) is continuing to expand its footprint into the North American defence market.

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September 2022
TAS approved for 'aero' domain
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TAS approved for 'aero' domain

Rattanindia Enterprise Ltd (REL)’s subsidiary- Throttle Aerospace Systems (TAS) has received an approval to migrate its website to Aero Domain. Created in 2002 and operated by SITA, ‘aero’ is the first top-level domain based on a single industrial theme.

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September 2022
HAL to open office in Malaysia
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HAL to open office in Malaysia

HAL has signed an MoU for establishing an office in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) in the presence of Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Defence. The MoU was signed by Ravi K, GM, LCA, HAL and Major (R) Mohd Husairi Bin Mat Zain of Forte Drus, the official representative of HAL in Malaysia.

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September 2022
Russia unveils KH-69 stealth cruise missile
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Russia unveils KH-69 stealth cruise missile

Russia's Tactical Missile Corporation displayed a new stealth cruise missile, the Kh-69 at the Army-2022 exhibition near Moscow.

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September 2022